Friday, May 22, 2009

"Liberty of Conscience": Nussbaum Meets Critics

Martha C. Nussbaum (Chicago University) is one of the most significant moral and political philosophers today. Her book marks a significant contribution to how we should respond to questions concerning the freedom of religious expression in a multicultural society.

Programme:

Speakers:

(1) Susan Mendus (York) - Should religion be special?

(2) Peter Jones (Newcastle) - Liberty of conscience and equality: How accommodating should we be?